If you are looking for the beginning of the study for Tales of the Greek Heroes then you can go HERE for a brief introduction. At the bottom of the introduction you will find the links to each section of the study guide as it becomes available. If you would like to see the growing list of available book studies you can go HERE. Enjoy!
Grammar Questions: (The Information of the Text)
What did King Laomedon give to Heracles instead of what he had promised? (pg. 243)
What gift did Heracles give to Telamon’s infant son, Ajax? (pg. 244)
Who was the first to breach the walls of Troy and how did he know where to attack? (pg. 245-246)
Which of King Laomedon’s sons was spared his life and why? (pg. 246)
What did Hesione ask for from Heracles and what did she pay for it? (pg. 246-247)
What does Priam’s name mean? (pg. 247)
How did Hera attack Heracles without Zeus knowing about it? (pg. 247)
How did Heracles escape the pursuit of King Eurypylus after surviving the storm Hera sent? (pg. 248-249)
Logic Questions: (Interpreting, Comparing/Contrasting, Reasoning)
Why would Laomedon try to cheat Heracles? (pg. 243-244)
How does Heracles show fidelity (faithfulness) to his wife? (pg. 246)
Why did Heracles make Hesione pay a ransom for her brother? (pg. 246)
Why would Hera attack Heracles when she knows he is their best hope of defeating the giants? (pg. 247)
Rhetoric Questions: (The Analysis of Ideas in the Text)
Was it right for Heracles to attack Laomedon and the kingdom of Troy? Why or why not?
Theological Analysis: (Sola Scriptura)
Read Matthew 8:23-27. How would you relate this passage to the current story? What does Jesus’ abilities in the passage say about who he is?
Virtues/Vices/Great Ideas: (Find them in the Text)
Faithfulness, Hatred, Recklessness